Book Your Kayak Adventures
Enjoy a guided and interpretive Eco-Art Kayak Adventure, paddling to places of natural significance on Galveston Bay.
Float the Boat 2020
Save the date for Float the Boat 2020, our annual fundraiser and gala. This year, Artist Boat celebrates its 18th birthday!
Youth Eco-Art Programs
Eco-Art Workshops, Adventures, Residencies and Summer Camps combine the arts and sciences for exploration and appreciation of coastal habitats.
Coastal Heritage Preserve
Artist Boat is permanently preserving over 600 acres of coastal prairie on the west end of Galveston Island.
Your Health and Safety
Artist Boat has always had safety at the forefront of our guided-interpretive tours, and our number one priority is the safety of all guests. Artist Boat is committed to following the recommendations from recognized health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
As we open up, Artist Boat’s interpretive guides and educators continue to take extra precautions during the current global pandemic. We have implemented special measures to keep everyone safe during and after your activity.
Safety Protocols
Stringent Cleaning – All equipment is disinfected thoroughly between guests, and hand sanitizers are available. Masks are required. If you do not have one, we can provide one.
Physical Distancing – We request that everyone maintain 6 feet of physical distance between other guests and Artist Boat’s Tour Guides.
Wellness Checks – Employees are checked daily to ensure that they are healthy and symptom -free. If you are anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Please call us with any questions or concerns (409) 632-0388.
Eco-Camp Registration is Open!
Explore, Observe, & Create with Artist Boat’s Summer Camps
Monday through Friday, every week from July 6th through the week of August 3rd, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, with special “Mural Painting Camp” week held July 20-24.
See more and Register at https://www.artistboat.org/eco-art-camps/
Beautify the Bucket Registration Opens July 1
Call for Art! Pre-register July 1 through July 31, 2020.
Judging & display occurs in conjunction with Spring Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up, September 12, At Menard Park in Galveston, TX. Pre-Register at >> https://www.artistboat.org/beautify-the-bucket/
Help keep our beaches clean and pristine! Thank you!
Moving forward in 2020
Artist Boat protects our Gulf Coast through land conservation and fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness and action.
Join us for all of these great Special Events
Mark your Calendars
- Eco-Camp
- American Canoe Association
- Professional Development
- Public Kayak Adventures
- And more!
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Project S.I.T. (Seawall Interpretive Trail)
Beautifying 70 Galveston Seawall Benches into Educational Works of Art
Use Giving Assistant free to support Artist Boat Inc. while you shop. Find out more.
Thank you to our major partners whose support makes our work possible
